Yoga Anatomy Articles
The yoga anatomy articles are organized into categories such as, Injuries, Postures, Your Questions, Yoga, Anatomy, Yoga Anatomy Research Project, and even Yoga Adjustments.
They are also broken down more specifically by muscles, bandhas, breathing, sit bone pain, shoulders, psoas, and knee pain.
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What Is The Right Alignment In Chaturanga?
Anatomy | Torso | Upper Limb | Yoga Postures
David explains why there is not one right alignment in chaturanga. He explains why some…
chaturanga | core | serratus anterior | shoulders
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What Poses Will Strengthen Serratus Anterior?
Your Questions
David explains when other muscles might contribute to a winged scapula and how you can…
chaturanga | scapula | serratus anterior
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Why Does Yoga Breathing Improve Our Health?
Yoga Research
David summarizes research which suggests that activity by the parasympathetic nervous system, specifically the vagal…
breath
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What Is The Correct Alignment For Your Hands In Upward Dog And Downward Dog?
Upper Limb | Yoga Postures
David breaks down the common cues about how to align your hands in upward dog…
arms | down dog | upward dog | wrist pain
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Which Postures Strengthen Tensor Fascia Latae (TFL)?
Your Questions
David answers a question about how to strengthen the tensor fascia latae. He explains how…
hip | muscle
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Yoga Affects Brain Structure And Function
Yoga Research
Researchers suggest that yoga affects brain structure and function. Yoga practitioners had greater hippocampus tissue…
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Are Bandhas A Myth?
Yoga
David discusses how the bandhas could be understood as physical, energetic, metaphorical and as an…
bandha | breath | jump back
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Adjusting Janu Sirsasana A
Yoga Adjustments | Yoga Postures
David discusses the key ideas for how to effectively adjust janu sirsasana A. Learn which…
forward bend | hip | technique
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Should You Practice Through Pain In Yoga?
Your Questions
David answers a question about what it means to practice through pain and whether you…
hip | pain
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How Should You Line Up The Feet In Downward Dog?
Anatomy | Lower Limb | Yoga Postures
David discusses the cue to line up the outsides of the feet with the outsides…
down dog | foot | hip | knee | technique
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Can We Use Yoga To Manage Anxiety?
Yoga Research
David summarizes research which suggests that we can use yoga to manage anxiety. Further research…
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How To Practice Yoga When You Are Hypermobile
Yoga | Yoga Injuries
One of David’s students shares her experience and suggestions for how to practice yoga when…
flexibility | technique
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How Do I Prevent Elbow Pain In Chaturanga?
Yoga Postures | Your Questions
David explains why too many repetitions can cause elbow pain in chaturanga by irritating the…
chaturanga | elbow
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Should You Tuck The Tailbone In Yoga?
Anatomy
David questions the common verbal cue to tuck the tailbone in yoga postures such as…
hip
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How I Use The Knowledge Of Muscles To Help Students
Anatomy
David explains how he uses the knowledge of muscles, their attachments, and their actions, to…
muscle
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Why You Should Know Your Muscles
Anatomy
David explains why you should know your muscles. He discusses the benefits of learning the…
muscle
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Hip Range Of Motion In Yoga
Yoga Postures | Yoga Research
David summarizes recent research that suggests that hip range of motion in yoga may exceed…
hip
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An Anatomical Breakdown Of Leg Behind Head
Anatomy | Yoga Postures
In this article, David deconstructs the anatomy of leg behind head. Understand the anatomical components…
hip | leg behind head | technique
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How To Do Bhujapidasana – Are My Shins Too Long?
Your Questions
David explains why getting the shoulders deeply through the legs and then lifting the body…
forward bend
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Should We Squeeze The Shoulder Blades Together In Upward Dog?
Anatomy | Torso | Yoga Postures
David explains why stabilization and depression of the scapulae is as important as squeezing the…
backbend | scapula | shoulders | technique | upward dog
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Can Yoga Practice Improve Immune System Function?
Yoga Research
David summarizes recent research that suggests that yoga practice can improve immune system function. More…
